Engineer IV
- Poway, CA, United States
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
59041BR
Job Summary:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity leading weapons integration efforts from cradle to grave across GA-ASI unmanned platforms as a Project Engineer in our Agile Mission Systems (AMS) group. Develop solutions to real world problems tied directly to current events and get to see your effort have immediate impacts for the warfighter. Along with integration the team owns and provides solutions across the Stores Management System including pylons, launchers, electrical systems, control computers, and provides input into targeting solutions and kill chain development to support weapons effects.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a group of varied engineering functions developing solutions to enable carriage and release of munitions and Air Launched Effects (ALEs)
- Responsible for program technical decisions as the system architect
- Support all test phases including live fire events and system troubleshooting as the program’s subject matter expert
- Opportunity to join in on proposals and white-paper development creating novel solutions for requests directly from the warfighter and future capabilities/platforms envisioned by a forward-thinking executive management team
- Interface with operators/end-user, executive management, program management, acquisition customer, vendors, engineering teams, and flight operations to field new capabilities
- Lead, develop, and present material at technical meetings and design reviews
- Project Engineering duties also consist of leading the development of program plans, estimates, schedules, system & sub-system requirements, system & sub-system test plans, technical orders, operator training, and sustainment activities
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
- Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
- Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Able to work extended hours as required.
- Ability to travel to support program and test events (up to 25%).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
- DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraft
- Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553 and logical Interface Control Documents
- Software programming or embedded systems experience (familiarity with C++, MATLAB, Python, PERL scripting, etc.)
- Candidate ideally also has previous project management experience
Job Category:
Engineering
Experience Level:
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Workstyle:
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low:
99,500
Pay Range High:
170,750
Travel Percentage Required:
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?:
No
US Citizenship Required?:
Yes
Clearance Required?:
Desired
Clearance Level:
Secret
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.